The best beer bars in Stockholm

The best beer bars in Stockholm

Good news, beer lovers: Stockholm's craft-beer scene is as strong as ever. Stockholm houses an abundance of old-school German-style beer houses - or biergartens, sleek beer places, pubs and innovative concepts serving artisanal IPA and craft-beer from trendy microbreweries. Peruse our guide to the best beer bars in Stockholm, sudsy soirees for novices and vets alike.

In this guide
  1. Beer bars in Stockholm
    1. The Churchill Arms – Thoroughly British
    2. Akkurat – Paradise for curious beer aficionados
    3. The Old Brewer – Gastropub in an old brewing district
    4. Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Modern craft beer brewery
    5. Oliver Twist – Impressive beer selection
    6. Tritonia – Micro and nanobreweries
    7. Bierhaus – A classic biergarten
    8. Omnipollos hatt & Omnipollos Kyrka – Experimental beer-magic
    9. Lådan – Spacious beer hall
    10. Rosa – Large, dynamic selection
    11. Bar Central – Central European flavours
    12. Rosetta's – Scandinavian and American beer
    13. Omaka – As locally produced as possible
    14. Hallen – Beer and entertainment
    15. Sjätte Tunnan – Mead à la 1435
    16. Brisket & Friends – Texas meets Stockholm
    17. Pressklubben – Over 750 kinds of beer
    18. Restaurang Moldau – Authentic central European spot
    19. Man in the Moon – Ratebeer favourite
    20. Snabba Katten – Unique concept
    21. Kelly's – Rock on in Medborgarplatsen
    22. Ardbeg Embassy – Swedish microbrews
    23. Katarina Ölkafé – Beer and sandwiches East Coast deli-style
    24. Kvarnen – Beer hall veterans
    25. Stigbergets Fot – Craft beer and street food
    26. Zum Franziskaner – A passion for beer
    27. N3rds Bar – Own-brewed nerd beer
    28. Mikkeller – Danish style
    29. BrewDog – "Join the craft beer revolution"
    30. The Bishops Arms – British style
    31. Soldaten Švejk – Czech beer hall
    32. Blå Dörren – Their own lagers and local beers
    33. Stockholm Brewing Co. – Organic beer by the docks

Beer bars in Stockholm

The Churchill Arms – Beer
The Churchill Arms
The Churchill Arms – Beer
The Churchill Arms
The Churchill Arms – Beer
The Churchill Arms
The Churchill Arms – Beer
The Churchill Arms
The Churchill Arms – Beer
The Churchill Arms
The Churchill Arms – Beer
The Churchill Arms
The Churchill Arms – Beer
The Churchill Arms
The Churchill Arms – Beer
The Churchill Arms
The Churchill Arms – Beer
The Churchill Arms
The Churchill Arms – Beer
The Churchill Arms

The Churchill Arms

Thoroughly British

Sink into a leather armchair among bookshelves and booths and soak up the atmosphere at this British pub. The bar stocks 28 kinds of beer on tap and even more by the bottle. They often have beers from exciting guest breweries too, both large and small. Combine your beer with ambitious pub grub.

Akkurat Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Akkurat Bar & Restaurang

Akkurat

Paradise for curious beer aficionados

This beer and whisky mecca in Södermalm, also known for its mussels, boasts a huge selection of beers, some of which are prized ones that have to be aged in the cellar. They've been working with really small breweries since the Nineties to help protect the local beer flora.

The Old Brewer – Beer
The Old Brewer
The Old Brewer – Beer
The Old Brewer
The Old Brewer – Beer
The Old Brewer
The Old Brewer – Beer
The Old Brewer
The Old Brewer – Beer
The Old Brewer
The Old Brewer – Beer
The Old Brewer
The Old Brewer – Beer
The Old Brewer
The Old Brewer – Beer
The Old Brewer

The Old Brewer

Gastropub in an old brewing district

Luntmakargatan's first brewery opened in 1722 and The Old Brewer's name is a tribute to this fact. This modern gastropub opened in autumn 2020 and is run by former Londoners with high culinary ambitions. Drink local and international craft beers, as well as traditional ales on tap.

Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Beer
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Beer
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Beer
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Beer
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Beer
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Beer
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Beer
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Beer
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Beer
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Beer
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Beer
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Beer
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet – Beer
Nya Carnegiebryggeriet

Nya Carnegiebryggeriet

Modern craft beer brewery

Brewery, bar and restaurant in Hammarby sjöstad. Nya Carnegiebryggeriet is a collaboration between Carlsberg Sverige and Brooklyn Brewery and they brew their own beer here inspired by both old and new beer culture. You can take part in a beer tasting and learn more about the American craft beer tradition.

Oliver Twist

Impressive beer selection

Oliver Twist gives the classic pub atmosphere a slightly unique touch - Oliver's own twist, if you like. There's an extremely extensive range of beers, with more than 20 taps and 200 varieties by the bottle and can.  They also import freshly-brewed “real ale” from all around Great Britain, which they've won awards for. Combine your beer with some hearty pub grub and you're all set for the evening. 

Tritonia

Micro and nanobreweries

This "beer workshop" is located next door to its sibling Barrels Burgers & Beer. Tritonia is wholeheartedly dedicated to artisanal craft beer - draft and bottled and pays tribute to century-old craftsmanship with experimental and innovative brew flavour combinations.

Bierhaus

A classic biergarten

Bierhaus fuses 1930's influences with a modern pub setting. German artisanal beer and homemade bratwurst are served in a classic beer hall setting with wooden panelling, communal tables and benches.

Omnipollos hatt Omnipollos Kyrka
Omnipollos hatt
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Omnipollos Kyrka
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Omnipollos hatt Omnipollos Kyrka

Experimental beer-magic

This microbrewery conjures 'fruit taps', 'magic taps', innovative stouts and IPAs as well as other one-of-a-kind creations. In addition to beer, Omnipollos hatt serves some of the best pizzas in the city with experimental toppings.

  • Hökens Gata 3, Södermalm Sturegatan 41, Sundbyberg
    Omnipollos hatt
    Hökens Gata 3, Södermalm
    Omnipollos Kyrka
    Sturegatan 41, Sundbyberg
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    Omnipollos Kyrka
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  • Omnipollos hatt Omnipollos Kyrka
Lådan – Beer
Lådan
Lådan – Beer
Lådan
Lådan – Beer
Lådan
Lådan – Beer
Lådan
Lådan – Beer
Lådan
Lådan – Beer
Lådan
Lådan – Beer
Lådan
Lådan – Beer
Lådan
Lådan – Beer
Lådan
Lådan – Beer
Lådan
Lådan – Beer
Lådan
Lådan – Beer
Lådan

Lådan

Spacious beer hall

Lådan aims to be a laid-back "beer hall" with some 150 covers and tasty fast food. The beers they stock change regularly and you can browse among a range of different craft beers from microbreweries, both Swedish and foreign.

Rosa – Beer
Rosa
Rosa – Beer
Rosa
Rosa – Beer
Rosa
Rosa – Beer
Rosa
Rosa – Beer
Rosa
Rosa – Beer
Rosa
Rosa – Beer
Rosa
Rosa – Beer
Rosa
Rosa – Beer
Rosa
Rosa – Beer
Rosa

Rosa

Large, dynamic selection

Beer lovers will be in heaven at this basement spot on Brahegatan; there are some twenty taps in the bar and fridges full of bottles. They have a large selection of both innovative and classic brews from both Swedish and foreign breweries - but don't get too attached to your favourites; they're not afraid to change the selection regularly. If you get hungry, they serve Nordic, modern home cooking, and you can choose from both larger and smaller dishes.

Bar Central

Central European flavours

In addition to rustic bar dishes such as homemade sausages and spätzle, Central European Bar Central serves quality beer and wine with labels from the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria. Behind the bar are Stockholm's very first trained head tapster bartenders, who ensure that the beer is handled and served in the optimal way.

Rosetta's – Beer
Rosetta's
Rosetta's – Beer
Rosetta's
Rosetta's – Beer
Rosetta's
Rosetta's – Beer
Rosetta's
Rosetta's – Beer
Rosetta's
Rosetta's – Beer
Rosetta's
Rosetta's – Beer
Rosetta's
Rosetta's – Beer
Rosetta's
Rosetta's – Beer
Rosetta's
Rosetta's – Beer
Rosetta's

Rosetta's

Scandinavian and American beer

The concept may be American, specifically from Los Angeles, but the beer is Scandinavian. At least some of it, with beers from Norway, Sweden and Denmark. But naturally they also serve the classic American beer Pabst Blue Ribbon, as well as Lagunitas. Sink down into the vinyl booths and dream yourself away to the land of the free - with your feet firmly on Swedish soil. 

Omaka

As locally produced as possible

If you prefer to raise a toast in locally produced craft beer, you're almost guaranteed to enjoy yourself at Omaka. The brewery is run by Hedda Spendrup, from the famous Spendrups beer family, and in addition to beer from its own brewery, it also offers well-matched food. Hang out at the bar or settle down in the dining room, from where you can peer into the brewery where the beer is produced.

Hallen Södermalm – Beer
Hallen Södermalm
Hallen Södermalm – Beer
Hallen Södermalm
Hallen Södermalm – Beer
Hallen Södermalm
Hallen Södermalm – Beer
Hallen Södermalm
Hallen Södermalm – Beer
Hallen Södermalm
Hallen Södermalm – Beer
Hallen Södermalm
Hallen Södermalm – Beer
Hallen Södermalm
Hallen Södermalm – Beer
Hallen Södermalm
Hallen Södermalm – Beer
Hallen Södermalm
Hallen Södermalm – Beer
Hallen Södermalm
Hallen Södermalm – Beer
Hallen Södermalm
Hallen Södermalm – Beer
Hallen Södermalm

Hallen

Beer and entertainment

As the name suggests, beer takes centre stage at this cosy spot in Södermalm. The selection of local beer varieties is generous, and the menu includes beer-friendly dishes such as burgers and buffalo wings. Guests can entertain themselves with arcade and board games, and they hold regular music quizzes, stand-up comedy, and DJ performances.

Sjätte Tunnan – Beer
Sjätte Tunnan
Sjätte Tunnan – Beer
Sjätte Tunnan
Sjätte Tunnan – Beer
Sjätte Tunnan
Sjätte Tunnan – Beer
Sjätte Tunnan
Sjätte Tunnan – Beer
Sjätte Tunnan
Sjätte Tunnan – Beer
Sjätte Tunnan
Sjätte Tunnan – Beer
Sjätte Tunnan
Sjätte Tunnan – Beer
Sjätte Tunnan

Sjätte Tunnan

Mead à la 1435

Hop on a time machine and head back to the Middles Ages. Located on a cobblestone alleyway the restaurant serves traditional Swedish fare reminiscent of the 1400's. Chug a jug of homebrewed mead or enjoy over 100 varieties of bottled and draft beer.

Brisket & Friends Vasastan – Beer
Brisket & Friends Vasastan
Brisket & Friends Vasastan – Beer
Brisket & Friends Vasastan
Brisket & Friends Vasastan – Beer
Brisket & Friends Vasastan
Brisket & Friends Vasastan – Beer
Brisket & Friends Vasastan
Brisket & Friends Vasastan – Beer
Brisket & Friends Vasastan
Brisket & Friends Vasastan – Beer
Brisket & Friends Vasastan
Brisket & Friends Vasastan – Beer
Brisket & Friends Vasastan
Brisket & Friends Vasastan – Beer
Brisket & Friends Vasastan

Brisket & Friends

Texas meets Stockholm

Brisket & Friends are famous for their popular Texan BBQ, but they also go all-in on craft beer from Stockholm. Tuck into smoky flavours and sample their selection of exciting beers. The list of beers served on tap is updated regularly.

Pressklubben

Over 750 kinds of beer

Despite its slightly anonymous exterior, this hidden gem is a mecca for beer enthusiasts. The bar offers an impressive assortment of brew - over 750 kinds to be exact. Feeling peckish? Pressklubben serves a mean burger to wash down all of that artisanal beer.

Restaurang Moldau

Authentic central European spot

If you're a fan of Austrian delicacies, this Södermalm pub could be something for you. Moldau shines the spotlight on schnitzel in general, and wiener schnitzel in particular. Of course, it's best washed down with a good beer, not least in the summer when they open up the outdoor terrace with a view of the waters of Bergsunds strand.

Man in the Moon

Ratebeer favourite

The fact that Ratebeer, the largest beer website in the world, named Man in the Moon Sweden's best beer restaurant gives you a good idea of the standards at this gastropub. They offer some 650 types of beer and some of the bar's 30 taps include their own brews. They also store beers from the Eighties onwards in their own beer cellar.

Snabba Katten

Unique concept

Beer takes centre stage at Bistro Leoparden's sociable bar, served freshly tapped on tank from S:t Eriks Bryggeri in Arlandastad. The technology, which originates from the Czech Republic, gives the beer a smoother and fuller head than traditional taps. Well-matched small dishes are served with the beer.

Kelly's Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Kelly's Bar & Restaurang
Kelly's Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Kelly's Bar & Restaurang
Kelly's Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Kelly's Bar & Restaurang
Kelly's Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Kelly's Bar & Restaurang
Kelly's Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Kelly's Bar & Restaurang
Kelly's Bar & Restaurang – Beer
Kelly's Bar & Restaurang

Kelly's

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Rock on in Medborgarplatsen

Kelly's feels like a classic pub, albeit heavily influenced by rock music. Enjoy several different kind of beers as you enjoy the party atmosphere that prevails both day and night. Come by with your family or a group of friends.

Ardbeg Embassy

Swedish microbrews

Ardbeg Embassy has a unique selection of beers and whiskies, with 24 Swedish microbrews and around 300 different single malts. In modern but typical pub surroundings you can have a drink at the bar or order food from the menu which focuses on Swedish flavours and game. They also arrange beer and whisky tastings.

Katarina Ölkafé

Beer and sandwiches East Coast deli-style

This bustling joint pays homage to East Coast delis. Enjoy a classic Reuben sandwich, tuna melt or mac 'n' cheese and wash it down with artisanal beer. The offering includes beer from local breweries such as Sthlm Brewing Co., Fjäderholmarna’s brewery and Södra maltfabriken.

Kvarnen – Beer
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Beer
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Beer
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Beer
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Beer
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Beer
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Beer
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Beer
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Beer
Kvarnen
Kvarnen – Beer
Kvarnen

Kvarnen

Beer hall veterans

One of the city's oldest beer halls, located next to Björns Trädgård on Medborgarplatsen. Beer lovers, club kids and hungry diners all meet up here in a wonderful mix. Choose between the large rustic main hall or the newer Czech beer hall a little further in.

Stigbergets Fot

Craft beer and street food

This Gothenburg brewery has established itself in Södermalm, where they serve 20 different craft beers on tap that you probably haven't come across before. In collaboration with Barrels, they serve a menu of burgers and other international street food.

Zum Franziskaner

A passion for beer

This ancient beer hall on Skeppsbron serves beer from small, independent breweries in both Sweden and Germany. The beer flows along with a passion for the drink; since 2017 the restaurant has been run by Stene Isacsson from the well-respected Akkurat.

N3rds Bar – Beer
N3rds Bar
N3rds Bar – Beer
N3rds Bar
N3rds Bar – Beer
N3rds Bar
N3rds Bar – Beer
N3rds Bar
N3rds Bar – Beer
N3rds Bar
N3rds Bar – Beer
N3rds Bar
N3rds Bar – Beer
N3rds Bar
N3rds Bar – Beer
N3rds Bar

N3rds Bar

Own-brewed nerd beer

For a colourful evening with a video-game theme, head to N3rds Bar on Bondegatan. As well as hamburgers for meat-eaters and vegans, they also serve game-inspired drinks. In addition to their own N3rds beer, there are various other kinds of beer by the bottle and tap, from IPAs to stouts and other fruity variants - and naturally, a good, old-fashioned large glass of strong lager.

Mikkeller

Danish style

Danish phantom brewery Mikkeller has branches all over the world, including in Stockholm. The original Danish concept is recreated in this Swedish beer bar with a wide selection of beers on tap as well as bottled beer from Mikkeller and their friends. In addition to beer, they also serve Danish street food such as smörrebröd open sandwiches and sausages.

BrewDog Bar Kungsholmen BrewDog Bar Södermalm
BrewDog Bar Kungsholmen
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BrewDog Bar Södermalm
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BrewDog Bar Kungsholmen BrewDog Bar Södermalm

"Join the craft beer revolution"

The masterminds behind this innovative concept combined their love of homebrewed artisanal craft beer and dogs. Bring your four-legged friend along for a beer – non-alcoholic doggy beers are also served. The rustic industrial-style décor enhances the relaxed ambiance.

  • Sankt Eriksgatan 56, Kungsholmen Ringvägen 149 B, Södermalm/Skanstull
    BrewDog Bar Kungsholmen
    Sankt Eriksgatan 56, Kungsholmen
    BrewDog Bar Södermalm
    Ringvägen 149 B, Södermalm/Skanstull
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    BrewDog Bar Södermalm
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The Bishops Arms

British style

It's not for nothing that The Bishop Arms has managed to establish itself in over 30 locations in the country - pub fans gather here to socialise over a beer and maybe a bite to eat in a relaxed environment. Choose from around 30 types of beer and pub grub such as schnitzel, fish and chips and burgers.

Soldaten Švejk

Czech beer hall

Soldaten Svejk serves Czech draught beer in rustic, Prague-inspired surroundings on Östgötagatan. They're passionate about beer and the knowledgeable staff can recommend beers to suit all tastes. Hearty Czech food such as schnitzel and gulasch is served alongside.

Blå Dörren

Their own lagers and local beers

In the heart of Södermalmstorg by Slussen you'll find this beer hall which serve their own lager and homemade snaps in uber-classic surroundings. You can also choose from beers from masses of local breweries such as Fjäderholmarnas Bryggeri and Södra Lager (in Södermalm), as well as gluten-free IPA from Slottkällans Bryggeri.

Stockholm Brewing Co.

Organic beer by the docks

The emphasis at Stockholm Brewing Company in the Frihamnen dock area is on organic craft beer. The beer they serve hasn't travelled far - they offer more than ten beers on tap direct from the brewery. They also serve a wide range of lagers, IPA, stout, sour beers and beers that have been aged in a cask for up to 30 months. There's something to suit most tastes, whether you're a dyed-in-the-wool beer nerd or a new convert. They also hold regular events such as tap takeovers, live music and DJs. If you're hungry, food isn't far away either - they share their premises with the restaurant Santa Salsa,which serves Venezuelan-inspired soul food.

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